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Eat This, Not That: Halloween Edition

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Katherine Donahue Student Contributor, Boston College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Halloween is right around the corner, which means candy and lots of it. And while we are super jealous of you gals who can still munch your way through a pillow case full of goodies without having to spend any extra time on the elliptical, we have provided for the rest of us a handy little guide to the tricks and treats of Halloween candy – so you can enjoy all of holiday without any of the guilt!

For something chocolate…
Eat this:
Nestle’s Crunch (fun size)
Calories: 51.3
Fat: 2.7g

Not that:
Twix (1 Stick)
Calories: 120
Fat: 3g

For something caramel…
Eat this:
Milk Duds (snack size)
Calories: 54
Fat: 2g

Not that:
Brach’s Milk Maid Caramels
Calories: 150
Fat: 4g

For something gummie…
Eat this:
Starburst (fun size)
Calories: 40
Fat: 0.8g

Not that:
Skittles (fun size)
Calories: 80
Fat: 0.8g

For a hard candy/lollipop…
Eat this:
Jolly Rancher
Calories: 23
Fat: 0g

Not that:
Tootsie Pop
Calories: 60
Fat: 0g

For something peanuty…
Eat this:
Peanut M&M’s (fun size)
Calories: 90
Fat: 5g

Not that:
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Calories: 105
Fat: 6.5g

For something spirited…
Eat this:
Candy Corn (11 pieces)
Calories: 70
Fat: 0g

Not that:
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin
Calories: 180
Fat: 11g

Happy Halloween!

Photo Sources:
http://www.saratoga.com/news/smile-guy.cfm
http://www.eatingfree.com/blog/2011/10/27/tips-to-hit-the-halloween-candy-temptations/
http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-eat/best-and-worst-halloween-candy